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(Please note: This restaurant is only accessible via an intermediate ski/snowboard run. There is no way to access the restaurant other than by skiing to and from). Open during the winter season only, Bon Vivant commands breathtaking views of Palmyra and the Wilson Range. As one of Telluride’s premier on-mountain dining venues, Bon Vivant invites guests to live “The Good Life”. The menu focuses on classic French country cuisine. The all-French wine list, is not to be overlooked, from approachable Vin de France wines to your favorite Champagne and Classified Growth Bordeaux. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will provide you with a truly delightful mountain-top dining experience, welcoming to all. This combination of hospitality, serv…
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Address: Top of Polar Queen Express (lift 5, Telluride, CO 81435
Phone: (970) 728-6900
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Reviews
Franca Cullen
Bon Vivant is a beautiful mountain restaurant in Telluride. When we went for lunch, the indoor area wasn’t open, but on a sunny day it’s honestly the best place on the mountain to go.
The food is the best-cooked of any mountain restaurant I’ve tried — really well prepared, flavorful, and comforting. Plus, sitting in the sun feels amazing: it naturally warms you up, and they even provide sunglasses, sunscreen, and Bon Vivant hats so you’re protected from the sun.
A fantastic spot for a sunny ski day.
… moreThe food is the best-cooked of any mountain restaurant I’ve tried — really well prepared, flavorful, and comforting. Plus, sitting in the sun feels amazing: it naturally warms you up, and they even provide sunglasses, sunscreen, and Bon Vivant hats so you’re protected from the sun.
A fantastic spot for a sunny ski day.
Tiffany Macisaac
My husband and I had the pleasure of cooking as guest chefs for a special event at this venue. WOW. It is truly an experience.
While we can’t speak to the food that is served here regularly we did meet the chef and he is talented and has a great background. We can’t wait to return some day as guests
… moreWhile we can’t speak to the food that is served here regularly we did meet the chef and he is talented and has a great background. We can’t wait to return some day as guests
Ed E
Fine dining outdoors at 11,200′. This is a world class experience. Perched at the top of Lift 5 in Telluride, this is fine dining in an unexpected place. The food, service, and atmosphere are amazing, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. To start things off, my wife had a glass of Taittinger champagne and I had a wonderful Cotes-du-Rhone. Then she had trout, cooked to perfection, and I had wonderful beef bourguignon. And to top things off, Crepes Suzette. The staff – Luke, JD, Rosemary, and Will, went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
… moreAnastasia Bizzarri Real Estate Broker
We did not have a reservation for this place on the slopes with “French dining and libations”. We learned the hard way that no reservation means no real food. Plenty of empty seats apparently all reserved in the outdoor enclosed area. When we tried to order something to eat our choice was between candies and a “prosciutto sandwich” – a sorry ham and cheese on a soggy hero wrapped in a plastic film – something one expects to find at a gas station! The view was indeed spectacular.
… morePhilip C.
The French Onion Soup needed more salt. Service was good. Otherwise, the food lived up to the hype. Overall a good experience, considering they are basically a food stop halfway up the mountain. You have to wait in line to make a reservation but can’t ask for a specific time, so it’s really first come, first served. That was a little weird.
… moreRobin Russell
Loved it! Get in line by 10:45 am on a sunny day and enjoy! 6 days on the mountain and on day 6 we wanted something more than chili and gumbo. Can’t wait to go back
… moreRonnie Bunshaft
Difficult to get in here as you need to arrive very early and wait in line. So small it’s almost cruel to advertise it on the trail map. Also not open all days of the week. The food itself was delicious despite a limited menu and a step above the standard cafeteria, just be prepared to spend above 50 bucks a head if you want a drink and a dish.
… moreC. James
French eatery Bon Vivant is an absolute mainstay on the mountain. Luke runs the show with flair, creating a distinctly unique vibe that simply can’t be found anywhere else.
The menu, already outstanding, offers some excellent vegetarian and vegan options this season as well as a nice selection of wines and spirits. The scene is European. Think French Alps meets the Rockies. At 11,000+ ft., the views are outstanding, especially on a clear day.
If you’re in Telluride, it’s a must-go. Just remember to get there anywhere between 11:00 – noon (day of) to add your name to the list for lunch. There is seating at the bar as available, but it tends to fill up quickly. There’s a reason those in-the-know come back again and again!
… moreThe menu, already outstanding, offers some excellent vegetarian and vegan options this season as well as a nice selection of wines and spirits. The scene is European. Think French Alps meets the Rockies. At 11,000+ ft., the views are outstanding, especially on a clear day.
If you’re in Telluride, it’s a must-go. Just remember to get there anywhere between 11:00 – noon (day of) to add your name to the list for lunch. There is seating at the bar as available, but it tends to fill up quickly. There’s a reason those in-the-know come back again and again!
Andrew Sunline
What a beautiful mountain retreat at the top of the polar queen express. Make sure to go at or before 11 to get a booking by putting your name down. The staff are super friendly and very attentive. Food is generous and filling. Drinks flowing all day long. With not many on mountain dining choices in Telluride, this is by far the best run and most accessible.
… moreJoy Alvarez
definitely pricey, but the food and the views are amazing!
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